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CFL 10 Road to the title PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tani Otoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tani Otoshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otoshi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Otoshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Otoshi stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Otoshi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Otoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Otoshi has one foot on Mendez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otoshi as he avoids it easily.
Tani Otoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Otoshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendez. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otoshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Otoshi tries to stand and escape but Mendez actually recovers to full guard.
Otoshi wants to get up but he can't break Mendez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Otoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otoshi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Otoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendez tries to kick Otoshi off but Otoshi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Otoshi wants to get back to his feet.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Otoshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otoshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Otoshi counters with a big head kick but Mendez shrugs it off.
Mendez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Otoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Otoshi breaks from the clinch.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Otoshi scores with a head kick.
Mendez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Otoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otoshi lands with a slapping head kick.
Otoshi gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Otoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Otoshi is keeping the position for now.
Mendez stops Otoshi from standing up.
Otoshi keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez passes Otoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otoshi can't escape the position.
Mendez controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendez controlling his opponent.
Otoshi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mendez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Otoshi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Otoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Otoshi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendez has control of Otoshi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Otoshi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Otoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendez wants to control the pace but Otoshi is squirming around nicely.
Otoshi wants to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
Otoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Otoshi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Otoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Otoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Otoshi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Otoshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Otoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tani Otoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Otoshi looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Otoshi.
Otoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otoshi throws a head kick that Mendez semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otoshi.
Otoshi throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez shoots in but Otoshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otoshi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendez if he has to take too many more of those.
Otoshi swinging wilding here.
Otoshi clinches up against the cage.
Otoshi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Otoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Otoshi looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Otoshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otoshi wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otoshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendez passes Otoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Otoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Otoshi is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
Mendez controlling his opponent.
Mendez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mendez but it's paid off an Otoshi is forced to tap! Nice work by Mendez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Mendez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colly Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colly Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Cross!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Davis stands up and beckons Cross to his feet.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis controls the position.
Cross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis takes a little break here. Cross wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cross avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davis.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cross sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cross struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Cross trying to control the position.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Cross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cross manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Cross's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cross's guard.
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Davis is looking to advance position but Cross won't allow it.
Davis prevents Cross from standing back up.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cross is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cross keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis with a poor takedown
so Cross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cross controls the pace.
Cross pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cross in particular looking to stall.
Davis keeping control of the position.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davis cracks Cross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cross tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Cross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis landing shots from mount.
Davis tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Colly Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cross is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
Cross is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cross has worked his arm free - good work by Cross!
Davis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cross to see if he's OK.
Davis tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Cross seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Cross is pushing Davis's head away, looking to escape. Davis manages to hold on to the position though.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross gets back to half guard.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cross!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cross is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colly Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Russel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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206 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessie Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight feints and as Russel raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight wants to stand but Russel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Russel has wrist control.
Knight trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Russel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Russel has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russel.
Knight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Russel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russel throws a big shot that misses.
Russel misses with a two punch combination.
Russel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Russel which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Russel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russel!
Knight tries to control but Russel wriggling away.
Russel is trying to escape the mount.
Knight trying to control but Russel is having none of it.
Russel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Russel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russel wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Russel looks gassed!
Russel prevents Knight from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel is working to get back to half guard.
Knight stands up from mount. Strange move.
Russel keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Russel, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Russel against the cage but Russel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russel throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russel gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knight wants to stand but Russel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knight trying to move into half guard but instead Russel has managed to sweep!
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Russel pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight passes into half guard.
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to control the action but Russel is working from the bottom.
Knight passes to full mount!
Knight jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Russel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Russel and Knight has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Knight decides to stand up, so the ref orders Russel to his feet.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russel pinned against the cage. Russel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Russel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Russel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Russel!
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is being controlled here.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight tries to bench press Russel off him but Russel keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Russel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Russel lands some shots froms side control.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russel connects with a decent elbow.
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knight trying to remain calm as Russel controls from the top position.
Knight sneaks out the side door and pushes Russel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jack Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight tries to clinch but Russel moves out of range.
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight advances position into side control!
Knight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Russel's face as Knight controls the position.
Knight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight decides to stand back up.
Russel misses with a body shot.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel misses with a low kick.
Jessie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russel!
Russel blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Russel can't escape the position.
Knight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Russel is surviving well by controlling Knight's body position as best he can.
Knight throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Russel because Knight loaded up on that one.
Knight has control of Russel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Knight misses with a head shot.
Knight fails to move to back control.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russel is looking to escape.
Knight stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Knight dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight decides to stand back up. Knight steps back and let's Russel get back to his feet.
Russel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knight wants to get up but he can't break Russel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight passes into half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Russel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Russel to get to his feet.
No joy there for Russel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russel swinging wilding here.
Knight avoids the body shot from Russel.
Russel misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Russel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Russel misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight decides to stand back up. Knight steps back and let's Russel get back to his feet.
Russel just misses with a punch to the body.
Russel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Russel throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Russel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Russel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Russel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divji Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Carl orff - o fortuna. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Divji Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger throws a head kick that misses.
Borec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruger.
Borec shoots in but Ruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbie Ruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruger scores a takedown into full mount!
Ruger content just to control the position here.
Ruger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borec is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruger has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruger avoids the attempt from Borec to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruger prevents Borec from getting the reversal.
Ruger controlling the pace for now.
Ruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borec tries to hold on but Ruger postures up.
Ruger wants to control the pace but Borec is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robbie Ruger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borec avoids the head kick by Ruger.
Borec misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Borec is breathing heavily.
Borec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Borec with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divji Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger jabs Borec right on the nose. Borec blinks but takes it well.
Borec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Divji Borec has been cut.
Borec bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruger, who protects the arm well.
Borec wants to take a breather but Ruger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Borec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec stops Ruger from standing up.
Ruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruger is trying to keep Borec in close.
Borec looking to pass the guard.
Borec is working hard here to advance position.
Borec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borec prevents Ruger from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Borec closes the distance and clinches.
Ruger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruger manages to break the clinch.
Ruger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Borec pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Borec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruger counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Borec!
Ruger decides to stand up.
Ruger lands a with a good body shot.
Ruger throws out a powerful jab.
Borec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruger lands a right hook to the body.
Borec shoots and misses
and Ruger counters with a huge left! Borec is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ruger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Borec from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Ruger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ro Nin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nin comes to the cage accompanied by Hoi tho lui tan - Atmostphere. Arsene Wenger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ro Nin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wenger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wenger decides to stand back up. Wenger steps back and let's Nin get back to his feet.
Nin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nin wants to clinch.
Wenger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wenger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wenger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Wenger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wenger looks gassed!
Wenger takes Nin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nin is in trouble.
Nin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wenger on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wenger's arms.
Nin is really stuck here.
Nin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wenger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wenger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nin won't enjoy being in this position. Wenger looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nin is tapping - it's over boys! Wenger picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arsene Wenger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Taalasmaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Soni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taalasmaa scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Soni.
Soni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Soni.
A right hook to the body lands for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soni.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taalasmaa lands a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soni is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa connects with a knee to the head.
Soni is rocked!
Taalasmaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taalasmaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the body.
Taalasmaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soni.
Taalasmaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa scores with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Soni is trying to break free.
Taalasmaa managing to block the knees to the body from Soni.
Soni avoiding damage as Taalasmaa throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa crunches a lovely knee into Soni's ribcage.
Soni is looking to break free of the clinch but Taalasmaa has double underhooks.
Soni wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soni avoiding damage as Taalasmaa throws knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soni is looking to break free of the clinch but Taalasmaa has double underhooks.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Soni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa with a knee to the head.
Tanishk Soni's cut is getting worse.
Taalasmaa with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taalasmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taalasmaa keeps control of Soni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but Soni blocks it.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but Soni blocks it.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but Soni blocks it.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soni seems to have got his legs back now.
Soni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa pushes Soni off looking to stand but Soni dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni is working for a kimura but Taalasmaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Soni moves into full mount! Taalasmaa won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Soni moves away
and Soni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taalasmaa thinking.
Taalasmaa clinches with his opponent.
Soni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taalasmaa keeps control of Soni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soni wants to break free but Taalasmaa has control.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taalasmaa works on Soni's body with a couple of short punches.
Taalasmaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soni blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taalasmaa.
Soni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Soni blocks with his arms.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taalasmaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Soni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Soni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Soni wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Soni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taalasmaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Soni.
Soni can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taalasmaa.
Soni is trying to break free.
Taalasmaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Soni wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Taalasmaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Soni backwards.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
Tanishk Soni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees to the body from Taalasmaa.
Soni tries to break the clinch but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but Soni blocks it.
Soni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
Soni wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taalasmaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Taalasmaa works on Soni's body with a couple of short punches.
Soni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taalasmaa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa prevents Soni from breaking the clinch.
Soni wants to get back to striking at distance but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the body.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Taalasmaa.
Soni has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Soni is trying to break free.
Taalasmaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soni's face.
Taalasmaa has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Soni goes down! Taalasmaa dives on top of him - Soni manages to get guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soni controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to get up but he can't break Soni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taalasmaa tries to clinch
and Soni counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa wants to clinch but Soni slips to the side
letting Soni counter with a right hand.
Taalasmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taalasmaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Soni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soni blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.
Taalasmaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Soni's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Soni blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Soni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taalasmaa.
Soni managing to block the knees to the body from Taalasmaa.
Soni missing with knees to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Soni has had enough of the clinch but Taalasmaa keeps him there for the moment.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Soni is blocking nicely.
Soni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taalasmaa letting Soni take a breather here.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Soni goes down! Taalasmaa pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Jeez, Tanishk Soni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taalasmaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni is looking to regain half guard here but Taalasmaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Tanishk Soni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taalasmaa tries to stand but Soni is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa decides to stand back up. Taalasmaa steps back and let's Soni get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch
and Soni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand into Soni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soni's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Boyett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matty Roberts's chin.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Matty Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Whack! Boyett lands a heavy head kick that drops Roberts. The ref tackles Boyett to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Roberts was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Trent Boyett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freak on a leash. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dekker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekker.
Some wild striking there from Khali.
Khali throws a series of punches but Dekker avoids them all with ease.
Khali misses with a body shot.
Dekker takes one on the button.
Khali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dekker moves away.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khali as he jumps to the side.
Dekker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dekker shoots in looking for a takedown. Khali tries to sprawl out of it but Dekker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khali misses with a straight left.
Khali looks to land a right hand but Dekker moved out of range.
Khali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dekker is rocked!
Khali lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dekker off his feet! Dekker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brij Khali!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull has chosen The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement" as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull tries to clinch but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Groote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Groote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Groote is looking to land body kicks.
Bull has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Groote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bull avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bull misses with some punches.
De Groote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas De Groote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Groote tries to pull guard but Bull holds him up against the cage and eventually De Groote drops back down to his feet.
De Groote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Groote takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bas De Groote has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bull.
Bull is pressed up against the cage. De Groote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bull down to the mat. Bull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Bull.
De Groote is breathing heavily.
Bull fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Groote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bull gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Groote counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bull is trying to keep De Groote in close.
Bull doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bull wants to stand up but De Groote is controlling him.
Bull keeping moving, preventing De Groote from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull scores with a jab to the head.
Terry Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull wants to clinch up but De Groote keeps it at a distance.
De Groote checks a leg kick.
De Groote checks a leg kick.
Bull staying out of range there.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Groote.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Groote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
De Groote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Groote.
De Groote wants to work for an arm triangle but Bull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Groote is trying to work for a kimura but Bull is defending well.
De Groote is trying to work for a kimura but Bull is defending well.
De Groote wants to free his trapped foot but Bull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Groote is trying to control the action in half guard but Bull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bull is trying to control but can't.
De Groote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is pressing down on De Groote's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bull looking for a guillotine here but De Groote defends easily.
De Groote trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
De Groote passes Bull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Groote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Groote is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Groote trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.
Bull wants to improve his position but De Groote is controlling well.
De Groote wants to free his trapped foot but Bull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Groote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bull misses with a head kick.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Groote.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull thuds his shin into the meat of De Groote's side.
Bull throws a head kick that De Groote semi-blocks.
Bull fakes the leg kick and cracks De Groote in the body.
Bull clinches up with De Groote and pushes him back against the cage.
Bull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bull landing knees to the body.
Bull lands with a right to the head.
Bull has De Groote pushed against the cage.
Bull connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Groote's face.
De Groote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bull.
A knee to the head by Bull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas De Groote's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Bull. No joy for De Groote on that attempt.
Bull darts in trying to clinch
so De Groote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Groote trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
De Groote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Groote won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
De Groote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bull is trying to get back to half guard.
De Groote has hold of Bull's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bull seems comfortable defending it but De Groote has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bull is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bull is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Groote couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bas De Groote!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Skeeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is End of All Hope. Skeeves has chosen I'm Lucky as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucky Skeeves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeeves shoots in but Kampa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skeeves has a takedown stuffed.
Kampa clinches with his opponent.
Kampa lands an uppercut.
Kampa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kampa scores with a hook to the body.
Skeeves tries a knee to the head but Kampa blocks it.
Kampa is leaning against Skeeves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kampa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kampa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kampa.
Kampa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skeeves backwards.
Skeeves is rocked!
Kampa lands a right hand.
Skeeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Kampa finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kampa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skeevess head.
Skeeves has clasped his hands together around Kampa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Skeeves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skeeves looks gassed!
Kampa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kampa is pressing down on Skeeves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skeeves!
Kampa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Skeeves in real trouble here! The ref calls for Skeeves to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kampa!
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